College of Arts and Sciences Syllabus for FYE, Fall 2011 US 10097
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1. and deadlines academic skills academic advising and preregistration scheduling The new Graduation Planning System GPS plagiarism prevention and the Honor Code will also be introduced FYE is also designed to help you address your particular concerns and questions We will also explore some ways in which computers affect your life and how you can take advantage of them Required reading information sources KSU Undergraduate catalog available from http www kent edu catalog 2011 index cfm This syllabus updated as necessary will be available in the instructors website at http www cs kent edu rothstei fall II FYE syllabus pdf Registration Information University policy requires all students to be officially registered in each class they are attending Students who are not officially registered for a course by published deadlines should not be attending classes and will not receive credit or a grade for the course Each student must confirm enrollment by checking his her class schedule using Student Tools in FlashLine Registration errors must be corrected by the student prior to the deadline Dropping a class withdrawal deadline September 11 is the last day to withdraw drop a class before a grade of W is assigned on the transcript Between September 12 and November 6 a student who withdraws from this course will have a grade of W assigned on the transcript Important fall dates and deadlines can be found a2. attend office hours or set up an appointment with the faculty member Questions and assignment details are provided and attached to the syllabus Points 10 6 Completion of the University Library Skill Modules Kent State students are able to perform academic work according to standards set by faculty members departments schools and colleges of the university Library Skill Modules provide instruction on library and information literacy skills needed for successful research Module 7 covers plagiarism The modules are located in the VISTA online course for this class Students should complete the quiz and score an 8 or better to receive points The quiz can be taken as many times as needed 10 points Choose one of the following for 5 points 7 Majors Fair Wednesday October 12 10 am to noon KSC Ballroom 8 May 4 activities Fire in the Heartland video offered through the Student Success Series other resources will be made available through the Blackboard Learn FYE Resource Library at see attachment 9 Attend a university lecture concert sporting event or theater performance 10 Attend a function reflecting a culture ethnic background orientation etc different from your own 11 Attend a meeting for an official student organization or university sponsored event related to your major or career interest Additional expectations the first should be included the rest are provided for your consideration 1 Acad
3. edu stuPortal Ims advisingMod php Troubleshooting If you do not know your Flashline user name please contact the Kent State Help desk at 672 HELP 672 4357 Modules and 2 should be completed in weeks 4 6 Modules 3 and 4 should be completed during weeks 7 9 Modules 5 and 6 should be completed by the final week of the semester See attachments for more detail Points 5 per module for a total of 30 points 4 Completion of one Student Success Series Workshop at http www kent edu success programs success series cfm Successful first year students at Kent State University are those who learn how to utilize resources resolve problems and prepare themselves to take full advantage of their time on campus The Student Success Series helps to promote this success by offering workshops on the common concerns and questions first year students have during their transition to university life Students are asked to register for an offer ing that is of interest using their FlashLine user name print the confirmation e mail attend the presentation and submit their stamped confirmation e mail as proof of attendance Points 10 5 KSU Faculty Interview In order to encourage students to make connections with faculty members and assist them with feeling comfortable asking for assistance students will conduct one informational interview with a faculty member teaching a course in which they are registered this semester Students should plan in advance to
4. www kent edu emsa studentconduct index cfm 7 Classroom etiquette Please be courteous turn off and put away all electronic devices including cell phones and mp3 players The use of these items is prohibited in the class Some instructors also prohibit laptops due to surfing and email problems oe SS S Course grading US 10097 is required for graduation Each student must earn a passing grade in order to complete graduation requirements The weight of the different assignments is given above Grading scale 94 to 1JOO A 90 to 93 A 87 to 89 B 84 to 86 B 80 to 83 B 77 to 79 C 74 to 76 C 70 to 73 C 67 to 69 D 64 to 66 D Under 60 F NFY SF Grading The NF Never Attended F grade denotes that a student never attended one class session nor did the student formally withdraw from the course The NF grade will count as an F zero quality points in computing grade point averages and will appear on the transcript The SF Stopped Attending F grade denotes that a student stopped attending the course and did not formally withdraw The SF grade will count as an F zero quality points in computing grade point averages and must be accompanied by a date of last attendance in the course Students missing more than two consecutive absences without electronic or verbal communication to the faculty member will receive a grade of SF for the course CLASS SCHEDULE Subject to change Week 1 September 2 Welcome a
5. Core courses peer mentoring for study skills test taking time management Career Services Center 261 Michael Schwartz Center 330 672 2360 http www kent edu career index cfm UCareer and Major Exploration On Campus and Off Campus Jobs Academic Testing Services CLEP Center for Adult amp Veteran Services 181 Michael Schwartz Center 330 672 7933 http www kent edu cavs index cfm UServices specifically for adult students students with children and military veterans Center for Student Involvement 226 Kent Student Center 330 672 2480 http www kent edu csi index cfm UInformation about Campus Organizations Commuter and Off campus Student Organization COSO Counseling amp Human Development Center 325 White Hall 330 672 2208 http chdc educ kent edu Free Personal Counseling for students Office of International Affairs now Office of Global Education 106 Van Campen Hall 330 672 7980 http Avww kent edu oia UInformation about studying abroad KSU Police Department Stockdale Building 330 672 2212 non emergency number Emergency phone 911 http www kent edu police index cfm Recreational Services Student Recreation amp Wellness Center 330 672 4REC http www kent edu recservices index cfm UInformation about Intramurals Sports Clubs Fitness and Sports Activities Student Accessibility Services DeWeese Health Center Voice TDD 330 672 3391 email sas kent edu http www registrars kent edu dis
6. STATE YERSIT KENT College of Arts and Sciences Syllabus for FYE Fall 2011 KENT SIATE US 10097 First Year Experience College of Arts and Sciences August 29 December 9 Section 26 Fridays 12 05 to 12 55 Bowman 301 Instructor Michael Rothstein Office location 268 Mathematical Sciences Building Building with the wavy roof Office hours Monday 2 5 Wednesday 2 3 30 5 30 7 00 Friday 1 30 3 30 Email address rothstei cs kent edu Alternate Email address mrothste kent edu not checked as frequently about once twice daily Office phone 330 672 9065 Instructor s Website http www cs kent edu rothstei Student Success Leader Unfortunately we did not get a Student Success Leader but Guests will come to discuss those aspects of the course which the instructor cannot cover Course Description US 10097 assists students in making a successful transition to the university through experiential or intellectually engaging discipline based content Required of all first year students Not required of transfer students with 25 or more credit hours One credit hour Letter graded Prerequisite none Course Objectives This course will help you the student in your transition to college life at Kent State University and is intended to connect you to the University College faculty and fellow students In addition this course should help you learn about university and college policies and procedures university technology key dates
7. Username kent edu Printed name Date Initiated by the Members of the 2006 2009 Student Advisory Council of the College of Arts amp Sciences KSU Faculty Interview Due Conduct one live informational interview with a faculty member teaching a course in which you are registered this semester but not this course Attend office hours or set up an appointment with the faculty member The interview should last about 15 20 minutes Ask the following questions and type the questions and responses Please provide the professor s name course name and their contact information Introduce yourself let the professor know why you are there and let them know what class you have them for 1 What was your career path What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position Do you teach any other classes If so which classes What is your favorite thing about working at Kent State What is your advice for succeeding in this course What resources are good to know about in order to succeed in this course What was the last book that you read What is one piece of advice you would give to me as a first year student at Kent State Choose 1 additional question that you come up with to ask oo D ae a Be sure to thank them for their time Campus Resources Academic Success Center 207 Michael Schwartz Center 330 672 3190 http www kent edu asc index cfm UAcademic support in math writing skills study groups for large lecture Kent
8. ability UServices for students with various types of disabilities Student Financial Aid 103 Michael Schwartz Center 330 672 2972 http www kent edu financialaid index cfm UInformation about financial aid Student Legal Services 164 E Main Street Suite 203 330 672 9550 http www kent edu sls index cfm Assist students in identifying and resolving legal problems Student Multicultural Center 206 Kent Student Center 330 672 3560 http www kent edu academics resources smc UInformation and activities for students of color Student Ombuds 250 Kent Student Center 330 672 4050 http www kent edu emsa ombuds cfm Provide students confidential consultation in assisting with the possible resolution of any university related concern grievance or appeal University Health Services DeWeese Health Center 330 672 2322 http www kent edu uhs index cfm Various health services University Psychological Services DeWeese Health Center 330 672 2487 http www kent edu uhs psych index cfm UPersonal and Group Counseling Writing Commons 4 floor Library 330 672 1787 http vww kent edu writingcommons UHelp with writing papers
9. emic honesty University policy 3342 3 01 8 deals with the problem of academic dishonesty cheating and plagiarism None of these will be tolerated in this class The sanctions provided in this policy will be used to deal with any violations If you have any questions please read the policy at http www kent edu policyreg chap3 3 01 8 cfm and or ask Arrive on time for class and do not leave early Actively participate in all class sessions and be prepared Late submission of work explain your policy Missing class it is the student s responsibility to approach the faculty instructor about any missed classes and to obtain any handouts or materials distributed 6 Respectful Student Conduct The College follows University regulations regarding student behavior in the classroom It is expected that each student will be respectful to the instructor as well as to fellow classmates Use of profanity rudeness toward fellow students or the instructor angry outbursts refusal to participate in classroom activities repeated tardiness and leaving the classroom prior to class dismissal are just some examples of disruptive behavior The instructor will ask the disruptive student to cease and desist and will inform the student of possible suspension and or dismissal from the class Guidelines pertaining to class disruptions are outlined in detail in the University Digest of Rules and Regulations The Code of Student Conduct is available from http
10. et Finals Week The last day for the modules is December 9 Your KSU User Manual Online Modules Step 1 Purpose of the advising modules a supplement to the US 10097 course The modules are to provide pertinent and important information when you need it most thus each module has a recommended time to complete You should complete the advising modules as indicated by your instructor on your US 10097 course syllabus otherwise feel free to complete them as needed Step 2 Getting Started To access the modules visit http www kent edu advising index cfm Click on the link for the Advising Modules found on the left column instructions for use are provided within each module Step 3 Logging In In order to receive credit for this lesson you must enter your Kent State Flashline username in the box below and then click the Continue to Modules button below to begin the module Note Your Flashline username is the part of your email address before the sign Step 4 Troubleshooting If you do not know your Flashline user name please contact the Kent State Help desk at 672 HELP 672 4357 If you are not able to access the modules or the link is not working please email NEWATSKU kent edu Step 5 Introduction Read the introduction and purpose of the modules and log in using your FlashLine user name Step 6 Quiz Continue to the 6 question pre test quiz you must complete these before you can begin the advising modules Step 7 C
11. llege of Arts and Sciences Incoming students typically those receiving this or another class session on plagiarism as part of the FYE course are asked to read and consider signing the pledge Students should understand the following before committing to sign the pledge 1 Signing the pledge is completely voluntary Students are under no obligation to sign it and will not be penalized in any manner for not signing it 2 The pledge is not a contract It serves as a symbolic gesture or statement by each student signing that he or she will not commit an act of academic dishonesty 3 Although added to the student s official university records it does not indicate any different treatment Whether or not a student signs the pledge will have no effect on how a student is treated if accused of an act of academic dishonesty As part of their presentation FYE instructors should distribute two copies of the Code which they will make per student Each student should be asked to sign and return one and then the other copy can be retained for the student s own records Faculty should submit their students signed honor pledges to the FYE Coordinator Associate Dean Pam Tontodonato College of Arts and Sciences 105 Bowman Hall who will keep track of who turned them in and forward signed forms to the Registrar The forms will be imaged and added to student records so that Deans will have access to the information when and if needed for chair and facu
12. lty requests KENT STATE Honor Pledge In support of Kent State University s standards of excellence honesty integrity and academic accountability I pledge on my honor to conduct myself at all times in accordance with university rules that prohibit cheating plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty As members of an academic community in the spirit of self motivated and self disciplined learning we must take greater personal responsibility for our actions and will not tolerate individual or collective inappropriate academic behaviors I understand that students and faculty have an ethical responsibility to ensure that the content of student work is original or cites appropriate sources for all programs at the university I further understand that it is my responsibility to inquire of my instructors if I have any question as to how to authenticate any information that I include in work I submit as a course assignment I am aware that sanctions may be imposed at the discretion of my instructors and or through the university s Judicial Affairs system for a violation of principles outlined in this statement including Refusal to accept the work Failure of a specific assignment Failure in the course Expulsion from the university My signature on this document is an acknowledgement that I have read and understood its terms and agree to abide by them throughout my academic career at Kent State University Signature
13. nd Overview Syllabus review making an advising appointment advising website Week 2 September 9 Short College advisor visit using a word processor September 11 is the last day to Drop a class without a W on transcript Week 3 September 16 Using clickers Week 4 September 23 Use of Flashline and Dashboard email GPS Blackboard Vista Start of KSU User Manual online modules Week 5 September 30 Overview of academic advising your advising portfolio seeking out resources Week 6 October 7 Second College advisor visit to prepare students for course selection preregistration and the new GPS Educational Plan requirement Week 7 October 14 Preparing for preregistration Time management Course selection Using the catalog Week 8 October 21 Diversity why it is important life in foreign countries study abroad Midterm grades for Freshmen starting October 19 Check yours in Flashline under Student Tools This week is your last chance to make your advising appointment if any slots are left Week 9 October 28 How do I tell whether to drop a class Week 10 November 4 Is there more to college than just classes How to tell good from bad November 6 is the last day to Withdraw from a class Week 11 November 11 Enjoy Veteran s Day Week 12 November 18 Dealing with problems Week 13 November 25 Enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend Week 14 December 2 Wrap up and farewell Week 15 December 9 Last week for this class we do not me
14. ntment confirmation and get proof of attendance from the advisor In order to en courage early sign up I will points as follows the basic number of points is 20 but I will add 1 point for each 2 days you sign up before September 23 for two weeks later I will though subtract 1 point for each day you sign up after September 23 Note that you can not sign up after October 23 In order to set the date send me email stating when you set the appointment and what the date of the appointment is That together with the ad visor s card should give you the credit 2 Attend one of the College s October group advising sessions with an academic advisor sign up process dates and times to be announced 20 points To prepare for your appointment be sure to visit the student tutorials on the GPS Audit and Plan available from http www kent edu gps plan students cfm Be sure to bring your major GPS roadmap and Kent Core sheet to the advising session 3 Internet access in order to complete the On line learning modules starting the fourth week of the semester The KSU User Manual involves a series of six lessons each about 15 minutes long that students will complete on line Topics to be covered include university technology academic advising policies procedures and deadlines time management course selection and preregistration study abroad self assessment and goal setting To access the modules go to https www ehhs kent
15. og 2011 Class absence Legitimate reasons for absence include for example illness death in the imme diate family religious observance academic field trips participation in an approved concert or athletic event and direct participation in university disciplinary hearings Even though any ab sence can potentially interfere with the planned development of a course and the student bears the responsibility for fulfilling all course expectations in a timely and responsible manner in structors will without prejudice provide students returning to class after a legitimate absence with appropriate assistance and counsel about completing missed assignments and class material This requirement is worth 15 points one per class period COURSE REQUIREMENTS continued Mandatory advising appointment with the College in order to prepare for course registra tion and develop the mandatory GPS Educational Plan choose either 1 or 2 1 Schedule a one on one advising appointment with a College advisor in 105 Bowman no later than November 4 week 10 Note there are NO walk in appointments This ap pointment is made by the student two weeks prior to the date desired via the link found on http www kent edu cas undergraduate advising Helpful hint do not procrastinate in making the appointment Those who wait until the last minute may find there are no appointments available and will not receive credit for the assignment Keep a copy of the appoi
16. omplete Modules Complete each module as recommended by your FYE instructor Because your progress is not saved between sessions once you start a module you will need to complete it in its entirety You will need to complete all of the modules including a post test survey by Friday December 9th 2011 or as indicated on your US 10097 course syllabus College of Arts and Sciences Using the Graduation Planning System If you are in the 2010 catalog to the present use the GPS to check your degree progress see what courses you have taken and what you still need Work with the GPS Graduation Planning System by Finding the roadmap for your program at www kent edu gps Viewing the tutorials on GPS at http www kent edu gps plan students cfm Logging into Flashline and selecting the Student Tools and Courses tab Select Degree Audit and Plan under the Graduation Planning System GPS list Your degree audit will appear o Click Process new to be sure all of your information is correct and up to date This report will show what courses you have taken and what you still need to take for Core University College and major minor requirements Your course information is organized into blocks The Header block contains your major and degree information There is a direct link to your advisor The degree block summarizes all of your degree requirements and indicates the fulfillment status of each When all of these blocks are completed y
17. ou are ready to graduate University requirements appear next These include Destination Kent State the Writing Intensive Course WIC and the diversity requirements Block four lists the Kent Core requirements Each category is displayed and includes all courses that are eligible to be selected If you click on any of the classes you will find a course description and times when they are offered As these requirements are satisfied they will receive a green check mark You also can see when the course was taken The fifth block is the major summary All major requirements including concentration courses if needed are listed here Courses which have been satisfied or are currently in progress are so indicated Some programs have an additional major requirement block Courses will appear here if they are Kent Core courses but have minimum grade requirements or if they are required in the major but do not calculate in the major GPA The next block lists all general elective courses These are all courses that have not been used to satisfy a requirement in one of the previous blocks but are eligible to count toward degree hours Transfer courses not already used may also appear here e If Courses appear in the Insufficient block it is because the grade does not qualify to be used toward the degree Examples are W F AU Any courses with forgiven grades will also display here Courses in this block can never count toward graduation hour
18. s but the grades unless forgiven calculate in the GPA e The In Progress block lists all courses in current and future registration e The last block is labeled Ineligible Courses found here cannot count toward graduation but do calculate in the GPA These include classes that have exceeded a limit such as too many hours of physical education classes or courses that are duplicates They also include developmental courses that do not count toward degree hours e Atthe bottom of the page you will find a legend that will help you interpret symbols found throughout the audit Information on cheating and plagiarism session The students should be provided some education on the topic of cheating and plagiarism as well as the University Honor Code provided below Resources Blackboard Learn DKS First Year Experience Resource Library https learn kent edu see Campus Policies folder then Cheating and Plagiarism section University policy http www kent edu policyreg chap3 3 01 8 cfm Library skills module on plagiarism http www library kent edu page 10773 Rob Kairis Stark campus plagiarism workshop which he has agreed to share with FYE http libguides stark kent edu content php pid 152142 amp sid 1291253 Purpose and explanation of the Honor Pledge Starting in the Fall of 2010 Kent State University instituted an Honor Pledge The initiative begun in 2006 was the idea of members of the Student Advisory Council of the Co
19. t http www kent edu registrar calendars stu_important fall cfm Students with Disabilities If you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an assignment for which an accommodation is required Services for students with disabilities at Kent State University are based upon documentation In order to be eligible the student must provide Student Accessibility Services SAS with a statement from a doctor or qualified psychologist which meets the standards for indicating the presence of a disability in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and or the Americans with Disabilities Act It is the student s responsibility to provide Student Accessibility Services with this documentation Services cannot be provided until this documentation is submitted and approved SAS is found in the DeWeese Center and is available by V TDD at 330 672 3391 COURSE REQUIREMENTS To successfully pass this course a student must comply with the following requirements Attendance Classes are premised on the KSU policy that regular attendance is expected If stu dents anticipate an absence they should consult with the instructor individually In the event the absence was due to illness or injury verification from the medical professional treating the ill ness or injury should be presented to the instructor KSU Catal
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